March weather forecast
Birdsnest, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Birdsnest, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43°F (6.1°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

March's average high-temperature stands at a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C), showing little deviation from February's 46°F (7.8°C). Birdsnest records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) in March, slightly lower than the daytime high.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Birdsnest, in March, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.1 rainfall days, and 13.54" (344mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Birdsnest aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Birdsnest, during the entire year, snow falls for 4 days and aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Birdsnest, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Birdsnest in March?

In Birdsnest, in March, the average high-temperature is 50.5°F (10.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Birdsnest aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Birdsnest have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Birdsnest, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Birdsnest, VA

Average temperature in March - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Birdsnest, VA

Average pressure in March - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Birdsnest, VA

Average wind speed in March - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 13.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Birdsnest, VA

Average humidity in March - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Birdsnest, VA

Average rainfall in March - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
Birdsnest, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and October (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Birdsnest, VA

Average snowfall in March - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Birdsnest, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Birdsnest, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Birdsnest, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Birdsnest, VA

Average UV index in March - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Birdsnest, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Birdsnest, VA

Average visibility in March - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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